Articles and advice

DOG GROOMING ADVICE FOR DOG OWNERS

Grooming is easier to plan when you understand what goes into it. These guides are written from the perspective of a small, one-to-one salon in Beckenham, and they cover the questions owners ask most often: what grooming costs and why, how to find a groomer you can trust, and the signs that tell you your dog is in good hands.

Every article links to independent, authoritative organisations such as the RSPCA, PDSA, Kennel Club and City & Guilds, so you can read further. None of it replaces advice from your vet, who should always be your first call for anything health related. If a question is not answered here, you are welcome to ask us directly.

Dog grooming brushes, comb, rounded scissors and nail clippers laid on blue linen

Illustrative photograph, not salon work

A golden retriever puppy wrapped in a cream towel after a bath

10 minute read

HOW MUCH DOES DOG GROOMING COST?

The real ingredients of a grooming price, from coat type and matting to temperament, and how to keep costs manageable.

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A border terrier walking along a leafy suburban street lined with Victorian houses

11 minute read

HOW TO FIND A GOOD DOG GROOMER NEAR ME

How to search, which questions to ask and how to judge a first appointment, so you find a groomer who suits your dog.

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Hands gently brushing a small white bichon frise with a slicker brush

11 minute read

SIGNS OF A GOOD DOG GROOMER

Ten clear signs that a groomer puts welfare, honesty and skill first, with a checklist to take to your next booking.

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TELL US ABOUT YOUR DOG

Every quote starts with a conversation about breed, coat and temperament. Send an enquiry and we will come back to you personally.